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Sunday, October 8, 2017

Countdown to Christmas with Julie and Blu - Holly

The Holly is an evergreen plant baring bright red berries through the winter. It brightens the long winter day and because of its sharp thorns it represented the masculine counterpart to the feminine Ivy. In Celtic tradition this beautiful plant symbolized death and rebirth. During Roman rule Christian's avoided persecution by adorning their homes with wreathes of Holly. While Romans recognized it as a symbol of their god of harvest and fertility, Christians secretly used it to represent Jesus. The thorny leaves represented the crown He wore, the evergreen color represented eternal life and the red berries the blood He shed for our sins. This adaptation of a pagan and Roman symbol is still used today to celebrate Christmas. For more information you can go to these sites: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/hollyandivy.shtmland https://travelfranceonline.com/holly-christmas-plants-symbolism-origin/

A Sailors Christmas Canvas PrintA Sailors Christmas canvas print by Colleen Cornelius. Bring your artwork to life with the texture and depth of a stretched canvas print. Your image gets printed onto one of our premium canvases and then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" x 1.5" stretcher bars (gallery wrap) or 5/8" x 5/8" stretcher bars (museum wrap). Your canvas print will be delivered to you "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nailshttps://fineartamerica.com/products/a-sailors-christmas-colleen-cornelius-canvas-print.html

Landscape print from original watercolor batik painting green purple forest distressed look vintage-like McKinzieThis is a giclee print on acid free fine art paper using archival inks. Unframed and unmatted. There is a 1 inch white border surrounding the print, allowing for easy framing. The work can be framed with the deckled edges hidden or in a floater frame emphasizing the deckled edgesTITLE: TRAIL TO FISHER PONDhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/270597328/landscape-print-from-original-watercolor?ref=shop_home_active_54

Red Green and Gold Holiday Beadwoven Superduo Cuff Handmade BraceletEnjoy the rich colors of the Christmas holidays within this elegant Czech superduo beadwoven cuff style bracelet. To infuse the holiday traditional colors I selected emerald green Czech superduo glass beads to run down the center. For the outer edges I selected ruby red Czech superduo glass beads. Running along the outer edge I used Miyuki Japanese galvanized gold glass seed beads to add a richer look to the bracelet. On each end I created loops using TOHO gold glass seed beads. For the closure I chose a gold plated trigger clasp. Both the chain and the trigger clasp are connected using high quality 24k gold plated snapeez jump rings by Via Murano. https://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/KatsAllThat/10582448/red_green_and_gold_holiday_beadwoven_superduo_cuff_handmade_bracelet/handmade/jewelry/bracelets/beadwork

Shield Charm Earrings, Boho Earrings, Long Gemstone Dangles, Rainforest Jasper Earring, Bohemian JewelryThese Vikings-inspired boho earrings feature shiny warrior shield charms, rainforest jasper drops, and rustic bone rondelle spacer beads. The shield charms were made in the USA of lead-free pewter, and they have an ornate granulation design with a boss on the front. The rainforest jasper drops are tear-shaped and have a green variegated pattern with natural nodules and hints of quartz. The bone spacers are a rustic off-white, with areas of light brown. I like the extra tribal quality that they add to this special pair.https://www.etsy.com/listing/532093116/shield-charm-earrings-boho-earrings-long?ref=shop_home_active_15

Green Earrings Turquoise Teardrop with Picasso Czech Glass Earrings Victorian Style Gift for HerWhat a gorgeous pair of Czech glass teardrop earrings for the Fall and Winter Season. A lovely pair of earrings to wear back to school or to the office.These turquoise teardrop earrings are designed with Czech's glass beads. They have a gorgeous Czech Picasso Teardrop bead that is turquoise in color. I have paired them with a Czech turquoise Druk bead along with some wonderful filigree bead caps. Such a beautiful romantic Victorian style earrings. https://www.etsy.com/listing/550052975/green-earrings-turquoise-teardrop-with?ref=shop_home_active_18

Handmade Beaded Flat Spiral Bracelet, Beaded Jewelry, Gift for WomenDo you want a piece of jewelry that screams autumn? This is the bracelet for you!I made this beautiful bracelet with faceted round honey beads, green Rocaille beads and red Miyuki beads, a gold toggle clasp and FireLine. The red seed beads look bright orange next to the honey faceted beads giving this bracelet its vibrant spark.This bracelet is 8 inches long and ¼ inches wide. The inside circumference is about 7 ¼ inches. If your wrist is about 6.5 inches then this bracelet will fit you loosely. If your wrist is 7 inches then this bracelet will fit but it will be snug.https://craftingmemories.indiemade.com/product/handmade-beaded-flat-spiral-bracelet-beaded-jewelry-gift-women

Crocheted Christmas Red Jumper Infant w Snowflake Applique and Matching HatPerfect for your little Baby Girl to wear during the Christmas Holidays or Winter Months. This Hand Crocheted Jumper is sized 12 mo; and was crocheted using Plymouth DreamBaby Yarn in Red. The Trim around the collar and sleeves were crocheted using a Picot Lace Stitch with Bernat's Baby Soft Yarn in White. The Snowflake applique's on the Jumper and Hat are also hand crocheted. The Jumper closes with a tiny Pearlized Button in White. The little Jumper would also look perfect with a little "onsie" underneath.https://www.etsy.com/listing/168032504/crocheted-christmas-red-jumper-infant-w

Santa Snowman Merry Christmas Gift Tags for the HolidaysChristmas is the season to be jolly! How fun these Christmas tags are! In each set of this listing, you will receive 12 (twelve) Santa Snowman Merry Christmas Gift Tags, pre-strung with ribbon for your convenience. All you need to do is tie them to your thoughtful and wonderful wrapped gifts. Add this cute tag as a final touch. These are one of a kind Christmas tags with 4 (four) different cute images included in a set. There are Santa Claus, Snowman, Angel, and Rudolph graphics. Each tag has Merry Christmas phrase on the top. You will not get these adorable Holiday gift tags anywhere else. These certainly would make your gifts extra special!Each tag is measured about 2 inch (5.08cm) in a scalloped circle shape.https://adorebynat.com/product/santa-snowman-merry-christmas-gift-tags/

12 comments:

Always love reading about the plants associated with Christmas. Fascinating read about holly, Colleen. Also so many beauties are shared here - perfect representations of the red green and red of holly! Many thanks for including my Sherpa bead necklace. Will share the post and each item.

What a great post, Colleen. I enjoyed the story about the holly. I have a very small holly bush that lives in my yard, but was unaware of the significance of it for Christmas. Thank you for including my Miami Hurricanes heart earrings, too. Shared everywhere! J